Overview
What is eczema?
What are the main signs and symptoms of eczema?
How is eczema diagnosed?
What are some of the main medical treatments for eczema?
Have any supplements been studied for eczema?
How could diet affect eczema?
Are there any other treatments for eczema?
What causes eczema?
Examine Database: Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
Research FeedRead all studies
Probiotics eased eczema in kids but proved poor for psoriasis in adults
In this meta-analysis of 19 randomized controlled trials in 1,104 total participants, probiotics improved eczema severity (medium effect size), but not psoriasis severity or quality of life.
Prenatal vitamin D did not protect kids’ lungs and prevent allergies
Mother’s exposure to phthalates while pregnant may be associated with childhood allergic diseases
Do probiotics help improve skin quality in adults with eczema?
Not all bad news: Air pollution worsens eczema, but sunlight may help
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the SCORing Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD) index work?
What is the evidence for using supplements for eczema?
Can certain foods make eczema worse?
What are some of the best ways to manage itching in eczema?
What role does genetics play in eczema?
How does the gut microbiome influence eczema?
How does smoking affect eczema?
What prenatal and early life conditions are associated with eczema?
References
Examine Database References
- Skin Quality - Callaway J, Schwab U, Harvima I, Halonen P, Mykkänen O, Hyvönen P, Järvinen TEfficacy of dietary hempseed oil in patients with atopic dermatitisJ Dermatolog Treat.(2005 Apr)
- Eczema Symptoms - Lee J, Jung E, Koh J, Kim YS, Park DEffect of rosmarinic acid on atopic dermatitisJ Dermatol.(2008 Dec)
- Eczema Symptoms - Farahani AM, Aryanian Z, Memariani Z, Mozaffarpur SA, Shirafkan HA Comparison of the Effect of Topical Preparation of L. and Hydrocortisone on Hand Eczema: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.J Altern Complement Med.(2021-Apr)
- Eczema Symptoms - Bamford JT, Ray S, Musekiwa A, van Gool C, Humphreys R, Ernst EOral evening primrose oil and borage oil for eczema.Cochrane Database Syst Rev.(2013-Apr-30)
- Eczema Symptoms - Tan-Lim CSC, Esteban-Ipac NARSystematic review and meta-analysis on probiotics as treatment for food allergies among pediatric patients: A 2024 update.Pediatr Allergy Immunol.(2025 Jan 13)
- Eczema Symptoms - Shen J, Zhou Z, Feng F, Zhang Y, Bao S, Feng YAssociation between prenatal vitamin D supplementation and respiratory diseases in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC Pediatr.(2025 Nov 7)
- Skin Dryness - Verallo-Rowell VM, Dillague KM, Syah-Tjundawan BSNovel antibacterial and emollient effects of coconut and virgin olive oils in adult atopic dermatitisDermatitis.(2008 Nov-Dec)
- Erythema - Gebicki J, Sysa-Jedrzejowska A, Adamus J, Woźniacka A, Rybak M, Zielonka J1-Methylnicotinamide: a potent anti-inflammatory agent of vitamin originPol J Pharmacol.(2003 Jan-Feb)